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New Discoveries Reveal Untold History of Caguana

Published Aug 28, 2026, 11:10 PM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

At a glance

  • Archaeological investigations at Caguana have yielded significant findings
  • The project was led by Dr. Lara M. Sánchez Morales and Miguel A. Vázquez
  • The discoveries have the potential to reveal a new history of Caguana

Why this matters: For the island’s indigenous heritage and historical sites like Caguana, these new discoveries provide valuable insights into the pre-colonial past and its significance for Puerto Rico’s cultural identity.

A series of archaeological investigations at the Centro Ceremonial Indígena de Caguana in Utuado has resulted in significant findings that could change the understanding of the historical uses of the space over the centuries. The project, titled 'Estudio Intensivo Arqueológico del Centro Ceremonial Indígena de Caguana (2026-2027)', was led by Dr.

Lara M. Sánchez Morales from New York University and archaeologist Miguel A.

Vázquez from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, providing key information to understand Caguana. The findings have the potential to reveal a new history of Caguana, with discoveries that have never been documented before.

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SourceEl Nuevo Día

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